Astronomers have determined that the star Arcturus has a surface temperature of 4560 K and a luminosity of 170. Based on these characteristics, Arcturus is classified as which type of star?*

The image below shows the near-Earth asteroid Itokawa.

Which surface feature would be created if Itokawa hit Earth’s surface?*

The north end of Earth’s axis of rotation points toward*

What is the approximate percentage of Earth’s surface that is covered by the hydrosphere?*

The table below shows the times of high tides and low tides for a coastal location.

How much time occurred between the high tides on this day?*

The map below shows a weather variable recorded at the same time across the United States.

According to the data on the map, which weather variable was most likely recorded?*

The table below shows the dates of peak activity of four meteor showers for five different years. Meteor showers are named for the constellations in which they appear to originate, as observed from Earth.

Based on the data, the dates of these meteor showers appear to depend on the*

The diagram below represents four different land surfaces of equal area.

Which area would most likely have the greatest permeability as each area receives the same amount of rainfall?*

The diagram below represents a portion of the water cycle. Letters A, B, C, and D represent processes or features related to the water cycle. Arrows represent movement of water.

Which table correctly matches these letters with the processes or features related to the water cycle?*

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(2)

(3)

(4)

The leading edge of a thunderstorm reached Elmira, New York, at 1:00 p.m. This thunderstorm was moving eastward at 45 miles per hour. The leading edge of the thunderstorm most likely reached Binghamton, New York, at approximately*

An air temperature of 30°C is equal to*

The subtropical jet streams are fast flowing air currents located in the atmosphere about10 kilometers above the surface of Earth. In

which layer of the atmosphere are the subtropical streams located?*

Which substance given off by a volcano is most likely to cause global cooling following a large volcanic eruption?*

The table below shows general climate conditions of four different locations, A, B, C, and D.

In which location is chemical weathering probably greatest, based on these climate conditions?*

The picture below shows a calorimeter being used to demonstrate a method of heat transfer. One cup is filled with hot water, and the other cup is filled with cold water. A metal bar extends through the lids into the water in both cups. Thermometers record changes in temperature.

This calorimeter demonstrates the transfer of heat through the metal bar from*